Towering above Cairo at the Citadel
Before we enter the land of the ancient egyptians, we visit the Citadel which was home to Egypt's rulers for almost 700 years beginning in 1176. I must say it's definitely one of the largest Citadels I've ever been to. It's so big, it's like a little city all within itself with mosques, gardens, houses, and other buildings. Up high on the hill, it rises above Islamic Islam as a reminder of ancient power and glory. So great was it's empire back then. The main destination is most definitely the Mohammad Ali Mosque . When I first hear its name, a grin flashes my face as it reminds me of the boxer, but then I remember that Mohammad Ali was the name of the founder of modern Egypt. He had brough Egypt recognition after being part of the Ottoman empire. It's an enormous mosque. There is a large central dome and several other small ones. Two minarets rise out into the sky. By the entrance, I am shown a beautiful ...